As you can see, it’s a dual bevel saw. You can bevel left and right, both to 45°. While I would prefer a slightly extended bevel range, say to 47°, the 45° is industry standard and this will take care of 95% of most peoples beveling needs. But for the money, it’s a great saw thatmany people use regularly and highly recommend. I too would recommend this saw if the price is in your range. The individual leg height can be adjusted to ensure stand stability and when folded for easy transportation this lightweight 15.3kg stand has built in casters and a carry handle.

However, with this model, it’s been noted that you get much-improved dust collection performance just by hooking a shop vac to the dust port, in lieu of the bag. Fantastic saw. Only had this saw for a few weeks but so far its performed very well. being able to bevel both ways is very useful as it saves turning long lengths of skirting around in small rooms. The laser is very useful for first fix work but i wouldn't trust it to much doing 2nd fix work. This particular saw can cut a 12″ wide board at 90°– so it’s great for shelving, wide dimensional lumber, plywood (see photo above), etc. The other thing that some people see as a con is the fact that this saw has no laser guide. Remember, Makita designed the saw for accuracy. Lasers are not always required. They just might make you feel more confident in your work.However it’s decently priced, and DIYers, hobbyists, and woodworkers can also get great benefits from this tool Do you know you can tilt the cross-cut saw head to both horizontal and vertical planes with the MAKITA? This tool is exceptionally adjustable, eliminating the need to tilt the beam or plank for minor cuts. All small-scale maintenance projects involving repairing window frames, laying laminate floors, and sitting can be completed efficiently due to MAKITA LS1018L’s presence. You will be flabbergasted to discover the pull function of MAKITA LS1018L, which is realized by the double tube. The roller bearings are joined to the rear swivel joint through this tube. You can never produce any low-quality blur works while using this saw. Specifications Product This saw offers a lot of features for a lot of people. However, the manufacturer had professionals in mind when they designed it. It goes beyond standard on its miter capabilities, plus it’s a dual bevel, meaning you can change the angle of the blade instead of flipping the workpiece over. Contractors tend to love this feature.

It does have a bigger footprint due to the standard slide rails than it’s cousin, the Makita LS1019L, but that saw’s features come with a higher price tag (and total weight).The beveling capabilities allow you to tilt the head left or right and the angle allowance is pretty significant.